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Item SH 860084
Identity Card - Amy Doreen Lavey, Box Hill North, 1942

Summary

Alternative Name(s): Registration Card

Identity card, made in 1942 and used by Amy Doreen Lavey. She lived at 41 Kenmare Street, Box Hill North, then a semi-rural suburb, and was described as 'Housewife'.

The card is for civilian registration ('British subjects'). The card explains 'You may need it under national emergency conditions for important purposes....You must carry this identity card with you whenever away from your home. The card must be shown, at any time on demand, to any person authorized by law to see it.'

Physical Description

Brown paper card, printed on both sides, with hand-written personal details and three official stamps.

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Discovery CentrePosted on 22 Dec 2009 at 12:58 PM GMT+11:00Hi Rubina,
The introduction of an identity card in 1942 is linked to Australia’s history and involvement in the 2nd world war and the development of citizenship for Australians. Prior to 1949 Australian citizenship did not exist. The following websites provide some background and a reference book you may find useful.
http://john.curtin.edu.au/events/seminar2003_peters.html
http://www.abc.net.au/archives/timeline/1940s.htm
http://www.teachingheritage.nsw.edu.au/b_expressing/wb2_italpris.html

Rubina ByrnePosted on 19 Dec 2009 at 08:59 PM GMT+11:00My husaband has found an Identity card from 1942, and we would like to find out more about them and what exactly they were used for.Are you able to help?